David C. Allison, Director of Bands
Welcome to the Spring Valley High School Band website.  This site includes specific information about our band program, curriculum, parent information, related band sites, band calendar, and current news and events.  Please use this site frequently as an operational tool and guide to our program.  If you are a parent or student within our community, we hope you find the information that you seek and that it will help you have a successful 2013-14 school year.  If you are new to the area, or this site, please enjoy your stay. 

Latest News

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State Concert Festival Assessment

On Wednesday, March 19th 2014, the Spring Valley Symphonic and Concert Bands will participate in the South Carolina State Concert Festival held at Lexington High School in Lexington, SC. 

                                State Concert Festival Schedule
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All State Band Information

Congratulations for being selected as a member of the 2014 South Carolina All State Band!  This is quite an honor and we are very proud of you.  

All State Band Letter and Forms
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  • Mimi Harding earned 1st place in the SCBDA State Master Recital. 16 students from all over the state were selected by taped audition as finalists to perform in the Master Recital in Charleston on February 6th. Mimi performed an unaccompanied flute concerto for 3 judges and a very appreciative audience. Mimi earned a monetary scholarship, and the honor of performing her solo for the SCBDA Hall of Fame Banquet during All-State weekend.

  • Congratulations to our many students who auditioned for the SCBDA Region 3 Band and for those who made the cut to audition for the All-State Band.

    After the final auditions, we have 5 students representing Spring Valley in the All-State Band, and 16 students representing Spring Valley in the SCBDA Region 3 Band.

    Over 2100 students from 11 counties, which makes up our Region 3, auditioned for a seat in one of the three 114 piece Region Bands. Junior Band-7-8th grade, Clinic Band- 9-10th grade, and Senior Band-11-12th grade.

  •  Also, congratulations to Mimi Harding and Troy Herrmann.  Mimi and Troy were two of many talented musicians from all over the state who performed a full Concerto for a panel of judges. Mimi performed a very demanding flute concerto, and Troy a great Horn Concerto. Mimi was selected as the first place winner. Mimi will perform the Solo Concerto in concert at a later date with the SC Youth Philharmonic, and receive a monetary scholarship. Congratulations to both Mimi and Troy!!
  • Dennis Patterson and Ethan Dilley were selected to perform in the top level Wind Ensemble at the Coastal Carolina Band Clinic. They were conducted in a Saturday concert performance by Dr. Rodney Winther.  Dr. Winther is a world famous conductor and music educator who taught at Ithaca College, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music , and Eastman School of Music. Great job Ethan and Dennis!
  • Troy Herrmann has just been selected to the BOA National Honor Band. This is a a very elite ensemble, which is selected from a very difficult and highly scrutinized audition process. Troy will perform with the National Honor Band this spring in Indianapolis.
    Congratulations Troy!



Special Congratulations to ....

Mimi Harding-  Senior All-State Flute

Troy Herrmann- Senior All-State Horn

Christopher Juhn- Clinic All-State Clarinet

Arianna Lee- Clinic All-State Horn

Dennis Patterson- Clinic  All-State Euphonium

Emily Whitlow- Clinic Region Oboe

Alex Whitson- Clinic Alternate Region Oboe

Madi Lynch- Clinic Region Clarinet

Tyler Froelich- Clinic Region Clarinet

Breanna Murrin- Clinic Region Clarinet

Mazen Cotran- Clinic Region Trumpet

Liqi Zhao- Senior Region Flute

Elisabeth Brown- Senior Alternate Region Flute

Nicolas Threatt- Senior Region Bassoon

Paul Currey- Senior Region Trumpet

Aaron Roach- Senior Region Trumpet

Justin Stombler- Senior Region Trumpet

Zach Tomatz- Senior Alternate Region Trumpet

William Edwards- Senior Region French Horn

Zonnie Harper- Senior Region Euphonium
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Upcoming Dates




MARCH 2014
10th - Rising 9th Grade Parent Information Meeting for Band
13th - Rising 9th Grade Parent Information Meeting for Band
14th - 16th - All-State Band Clinic (Don’t sign up for SAT!!!) @ Furman University
18th - 20th - State Concert Festival Assessment @ Lexington HS (Day / Time TBA)

APRIL 2014
14th – 21st – Spring Break
24th- Class Placement Auditions. (All band students 9-11) 3:45-5:00
25th- Leadership Applications are due. (Applicants are required to attend the May 10th Clinic)
28th- Leadership Interviews begin
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2013-14 Performance Schedule

Our scheduled performances
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Viking Band Car Magnets
*** NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE *** 
The 2013-14 Viking Band magnets are now available.  For only $10, you can support the SV band program and display your Viking pride anywhere you go.  We would love to see every band family own at least one band magnet. 
Contact Information
Spring Valley Bands
120 Sparkleberry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
Phone: 803-699-3500 x69810
 Fax: 803-699-3541

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